
Julie: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and also minored in music with a specialty in piano performance. After graduating, I completed two years of dedicated immunology research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology

James: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Work hard; study smart.
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Oberlin College Math Physics Philosophy Triple major - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Nathan: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a graduate of Vanderbilt University class of 2016 majoring in Neuroscience. If you have any questions or inquiries about the college process, selecting a major, or Vanderbilt University, I am happy to answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Rosalyn: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...started undegrad in 2012, I was determined to not major in any science and go against the grain of the many science/ pre-med majors in my university so I decided to major in music. Interestingly enough, I took General Chemistry 1 and failed the first exam. My neighbor, assuming I was doing well, asked me if we could study and work on homework together and I though, "Well, if I'm going to fail, might as...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Chemistry

Christiania: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
I have an M.Ed in Special Needs and Inclusive Education. I have worked for the past several years one-on-one with with neurodiverse students, particularly those with autism and ADHD. I primarily work with students in teaching executive functioning and life skills. I like to empower students through self-knowledge of their diagnosis and taking ownership in developing their own strategies that work best with their unique learning styles.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Hiroshima University, Japan - Masters in Education, Special Education

Kevin: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Ethan: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...from Oberlin College in May 2019 with majors in mathematics and East Asian Studies. While I was a student, I worked in a drop-in tutoring center, helping my classmates with math and chemistry. During my junior year, I tutored a high school junior in algebra, and I am currently tutoring a middle school student in Mandarin. Tutoring is something I genuinely enjoy. I like helping people. I empathize with my tutees because I know what...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies

Phoenix: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a very creative person who enjoys reading, music, and films. In addition to my college degree, I received my TESOL certification at the age of 15 and taught English in Hangzhou, China. As the child of an educator, I was brought up to recognize the fascinating aspects of the profession. As a result, I have been able to form an objective opinion about education as a profession. Therefore, I am able to make a well-informed...
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Los Angeles Film School - Associate in Arts, Film Studies

Alexander: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...from Cornell University with a BA in Economics, I pursued post graduate studies in the FALCON (Full-Year Asian Language Concentration) program, which consisted of a full year of intensive Mandarin studies, partly at the Cornell University campus and partly at the highly ranked Peking University, in Beijing China. After completing my Mandarin studies in May 2013 with a GPA of 3.6, I remained in China for a year, and began a career with Pattison Education,...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Economics

Karen: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Hi my name is Kailin "Karen" Chang. I am a experienced Chinese teacher and tutor. Chinese is my native language. I am able to teach you both Chinese tranditional characters and simplifed characters. I also had experiance of teaching Chinese AP level students, as well as for business Chinese. I love teaching Chinese!!
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Feng Chia Univeristy Taiwan - Bachelor of Engineering, Transportation Management
National Chiao Tung University - Diploma of Engineering, Transportation Management

Jessie: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...my Ph.D from the University of Delaware in Materials Science and received my Bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania, also in Materials Science. In addition, I have a minor in Chinese Language and Culture. I have always loved learning and science, which is why I pursued the highest possible degree. I just want to pass my love on through tutoring. I have tutored grades 1 though 12 from reading and phonics all the way...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Materials Science & Engineering
University of Delaware - PHD, Materials Science & Engineering

Sanae: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...a native Japanese speaker and have experience working at Toyota Rent a Car in Japan as a translator and interpreter from Japanese to English and English to Japanese. I have lived and worked in Japan as well and would be able to teach about the culture of Japan and how it compares/differs from that of the United States. I have taught Japanese from elementary schoolers to adults and adjust my teaching method to have a...
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Case Western Reserve University - Current Undergrad Student, Japanese Studies

Baluki: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...declare myself a foodie but when I travel to other cities, I think the best way to explore is by eating my way through the entire city and then burning off the calories by walking through museums and galleries. One of my side gigs during graduate school was modelling and acting. The skills that I learnt during those days helped me learn how to adapt to my students' learning methods and adjust my teaching style...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
University of Akron Main Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Junbo: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Hey! I am Junbo and college graduate majoring in economics and computer science. I also have a minor in mathematics. I would love to be your tutor!
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Caroline: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Gabrielle: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...an honors student at Arizona State University majoring in Chinese Language and Global Studies. After winning the Boren national scholarship, I spent the past year and a half studying abroad. During my time traveling throughout Asia, I worked and volunteered as a teacher for students of all ages, gaining significant experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies

Sunny: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics

Ziyue: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...currently a student at Swarthmore College(one of the elitist liberal arts college in the US). I anticipate to major in Biology with a special major in Architecture. My passion for these two distinct fields allow me to have multifaceted career options, spanning architectural school, biology research or academia. I had been tutoring Chinese, writing and math for two years, and I am continuing to teach Mandarin and Cantonese on college campus. I was born in...
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Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art

Helen: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an...
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Stanford University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

David: Cleveland Mandarin Chinese tutor
Certified Mandarin Chinese Tutor in Cleveland, OH
...ACT, AP, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE and HSPT. For most students, the SAT and ACT are extremely important parts of your college application, which means there's a lot of pressure to perform. Too much pressure is never a good thing, though, so I will always go out of my way to keep students motivated and in high spirits. A typical SAT tutoring session will consist of three parts, one for each section of the test. The...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
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